JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
衛 — defense
- Reading
- エイ・エ
- Meaning
- defense; protection
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
衛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エイ・エ and it means defense; protection. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
衛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 守衛 (security guard), 衛生 (health) and 護衛 (guard).
Japanese words containing 衛
Frequently asked questions
What does 衛 mean in Japanese?
衛 means defense; protection in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 衛 read?
衛 is read エイ・エ. Reading it inside real words — 守衛 and 衛生 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 衛 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 衛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 衛 in a word?
A common word containing 衛 is 守衛 (しゅえい) — "security guard". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 衛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 衛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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